2011 Toyota 4runner
If you want serious off-road capability with Toyota quality, durability, and reliability, then the new 4Runner is an excellent choice or you can also check the 2011 Toyota Highlander. TheĀ 2011 Toyota 4Runner’s closest competitors include the Acura MDX, the Isuzu Rodeo, and the Volvo XC90. Upon introduction, the SR5 4X2 is equipped with a standard 4.0-liter, V6, 245-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 21-mpg on the highway. The Limited 4X4 is equipped with a standard 4.0-liter, V6, 245-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 21-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.
The 2011 4Runner is a carryover from 2003. The 4Runner has grown up. The all-new Toyota 4Runner is bigger, smoother, and more comfortable than last year’s model.
The larger exterior dimensions of the all-new 2011 Toyota 4Runner translate to an interior that’s roomier by every measure. Shoulder room, hip room, and cargo capacity have grown. Impression of The 2011 Toyota 4Runner interior is its quietude, impressive given its ruggedness and off-road capability. Wind noise is the only sound heard because there is virtually no driveline or tire noise. The driver’s seat adjusts eight ways. All five seating positions offer adjustable headrests and three-point seatbelts. An unusual feature is a pair of small convex mirrors at the rear corners of the interior designed to help the driver see vehicles approaching when backing out of a parking space. Cargo space is well designed. The optional Navigation system calculates routes six times faster than previous systems, according to Toyota. The touch screen display flips up for CD/cassette and tilts in four positions to vary viewing angles for drivers of different heights. 2011 Toyota 4runner is loaded with the latest off-road electronic technology. Electronic traction control and Downhill Assist Control improve capability off road, while other features improve comfort and handling on the highway. Yet the new 4Runner is built on a rugged ladder frame and uses a live rear axle, a design considered dated as many SUVs move toward unit-body construction and independent rear suspensions. Toyota felt this design offered better off-road capability. The new 4Runner is much larger and roomier than last year’s model and ride quality has been greatly improved. 4Runner and you have a comfortable, well-equipped, highly capable SUV that can get things done. New 2011 Toyota 4runner V6 delivers more power than last year’s engine for exceptionally good acceleration performance. And a V8 is also available for the 4Runner for the first time. The V8, an option for all models, delivers better acceleration than the V6 when fully loaded, but you won’t need it unless you plan to do a lot of towing.